Luke Lawton, Fullback, Philadelphia Eagle

[SD_Eagle5]

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=15545

Eagles Acquire FB Lawton From Colts
June 6, 2008 | Last Updated: 6/6/08 10:38 AM ET | Comments (2)
By: JOE DOLAN

The Eagles acquired fullback Luke Lawton from the Indianapolis Colts on Friday for a conditional 2009 draft choice.

The 240-pound fullback appeared in 11 games for the defending Super Bowl champions in 2007. He carried the ball five times for 13 yards and gained 29 yards on four catches, including a touchdown. Lawton also played a role on the Colts' special teams unit.

Originally a rookie free agent from McNeese State in 2004, Walton spent time on the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills' practice squads in his rookie year. He made his first appearance in game action with the New York Jets in 2005, registering two special teams tackles.

Lawton was a teammate of fullback Dan Klecko in Indianapolis, where Klecko played primarily as a defensive tackle.

The New Iberia, La. native had a decorated career at McNeese State, where he was a teammate of defensive end Bryan Smith. His 22 rushing touchdowns rank seventh in school history. Additionally, he was a three-year starter and was a first-team All-America at fullback

How many friggen FBs does this team need? They must not like what they're seeing from Klecko and Davis.

[rjs246]

What the farg is going on here? I'm squarely in the 'improve the special teams and this team is back in the playoffs' group, but they've now signed a LB to play FB, a FB to play TE and traded a conditional draft pick for another FB? What?

[Seabiscuit36]

Thats a FB name if i ever saw one

[Diomedes]

Klecko will be the starting FB, I'm certain of it.

[Diomedes]

Also, this makes two fargers the Eagles have from McNeese State (wherever the hell that is).  Are there any other NFL players from McNeese?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Thats a FB name if i ever saw one

I expect him to wreck some shtein.  Agreed.

[QB Eagles]

Are there any other NFL players from McNeese?

BJ Sams. That might be the whole list.

[Diomedes]

get BJ Sams!

what great STs the Eagles would have!!

[ice grillin you]

what i dont get is they already have to cut 8 players BEFORE training camp starts....and now with this cat it makes nine...why are they signing more bums

[Diomedes]

why are they signing more bums

[reese125]

what i dont get is they already have to cut 8 players BEFORE training camp starts....and now with this cat it makes nine...why are they signing more bums

easy...fierce competition at the most often used position?

[methdeez]

Foxsports has the same story but has him listed as a RB, and as a RB in thier database.
But it doesn't make a lot of sense considering this:

Lawton played in 11 games last season at running back and special teams. He had five rushes for 13 yards and four receptions for 29 yards,

[Don Ho]

What?  Are the birds going from the west coast offense to the wishbone?  Mybe there is a spot fro Nate Ilaoa.

[Rome]

You guys are totally gonna be sorry for doubting this move when Luke Lawton catches a 3 yard swing pass in the Super Bowl next year.

[Diomedes]

Not when it's 3rd and 6 we won't...it'll be just like normal.  And with the game on the line, Akers will miss the 44 yarder. 

It'll be great.